By Deji Abdulwahab Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a strict ban on taking photographs, videos or raising political and sectarian expressions at main Hajj sites. In a statement, the ministry emphasised that pilgrims are prohibited from taking photographs or recording videos within Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Masjid an-NabawiContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Dr Modibbo Umar, Charge De Affaires, Nigerian Embassy, Riyadh, says pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj without permit are liable to 100,000 riyals fine, 10 years ban and deportation. Umar said this at the Hajj 2025 Pre-Arafat Stakeholders’ meeting, organised by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)Continue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The Federal Government has commenced the payment of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The commencement of the payment fulfills an earlier promise tied to the recent upward review of corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000. TheContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Woof Studios Africa, a leading Creator Service Provider (CSP), says it will host a featured session at the prestigious LIONS Creators Forum during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2025. Adetutu Laditan, marketing expert and creative director at Woof Studios, disclosed this in aContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Chairman of the Independent Media and Policy Initiative, IMPI, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, has urged the media in Nigeria to be more circumspect in reporting the security situation in the country. According to him, this is because more attention is paid to challenges in the warContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Democratic Front (TDF) has described the position of the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu as hypocritical and deceptive. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Malam Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, saidContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi TEXEM, UK, a global thought leader in executive development, has congratulated Yinka Sanni on his appointment as chairman of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria, the nation’s foremost dairy company. This is contained in a statement by Dr Alim Abubakre, Founder of TEXEM, UK, on Monday in Abuja. Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, Director- General, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), says President Bola Tinubu-led administration is driving sustainable development and economic growth through advancements in the energy sector. Abdullahi said this at a dinner in Abuja organised by some Nigerians within and outside the country toContinue Reading
By Moses Kolo The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) plans to establish study centres in all the 774 local government areas in Nigeria, according to its Director and Chief Executive, Prof. Sadiya Sani-Daura. Sani-Daura disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna in a special interview to markContinue Reading
By Moses Kolo Prof. Sadiya Sani-Daura, Director and Chief Executive of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, says it is fully committed to facilitating the achievement of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Sani-Daura disclosed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna as part ofContinue Reading
